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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 288.23 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 288.23 and 181.53 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 288.23 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/288.23 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 288.23 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 52,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,321.48/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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